Davy Arnaud
Sporting KC's captain for the last two seasons, Arnaud became the club's all-time leader in regular season appearances in 2011.

Matt Besler
2011 team leader in minutes, Besler was selected to appear in his first MLS All-Star game this season.
Teal Bunbury
Bunbury notched 11 MLS goals in 2011 and was twice selected for USMNT camps under new manager Jurgen Klinsmann.

Julio Cesar
Julio Cesar started 25 matches for Sporting, scoring two goals and contributing two assists during the regular season.

Aurelien Collin
Started 21 matches at centerback and scored three goals in debut season. Also ranked fifth in this year's MLS Castrol Index rating system.

Roger Espinoza
Key cog in the SKC midfield during the 2011 season after strong performance in Honduras' run to semifinal of CONCACAF Gold Cup.